Caverns of Sonora
One of the world's most beautiful caves with crystal formations, gem panning, hiking, and camping, an epic Hill Country day trip.
The Caverns of Sonora is internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful show caves on the planet, located about 2.5 hours west of San Antonio near the town of Sonora. Intimate guided tours bring you face-to-face with incredibly delicate crystal formations that took millions of years to form. The ranch-style grounds above offer gem panning, hiking trails, a gift shop with homemade fudge, and RV/tent camping. It's a longer drive but a truly day trip for families who love geology and adventure.
Caverns of Sonora at a glance
- Type
- Nature & Wildlife
- Address
- 4003 Ranch Rd 1989, Sonora, TX 76950
- Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Seasonal hours may vary. Call ahead. - Price
- $$. Tours approximately $20-30 adults, children less. Camping available. About 2.5 hours from San Antonio.
- Ages
- All ages
- Phone
- (325) 387-3105
- Website
- cavernsofsonora.com
More nature & wildlife nearby
- Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
- San Antonio River Walk - Mission Reach
- Medina River Natural Area
- San Antonio Botanical Garden: Beautiful gardens with children's area
- San Antonio Zoo: Zoo with 750+ species
- Will Smith Zoo School: San Antonio Zoo's nature school, home of the spring break nature camp.
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